Health And Safety Manager

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent groundwork contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Manager based in Gloucester. The role involves ensuring compliance across multiple sites, conducting inspections, and fostering a safety culture. Candidates should have a proven track record in similar environments and possess NEBOSH or IOSH certifications. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a structured career progression plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured progression plan

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Manager in construction environments.
• Excellent understanding of HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Confident and capable of positively influencing teams on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety, and environmental compliance on groundwork projects.
• Lead the creation and delivery of risk assessments and safety management plans.
• Present safety performance reports to senior leadership.

Skills

HSE compliance

CDM regulations

Team communication

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Manager
South West
Up to GBP50k + Benefits

The Opportunity

A well–established groundwork contractor is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety professional to join their team, supporting major infrastructure projects across the South West and South Wales. Based in Gloucester, this role involves maintaining exceptional safety standards across multiple active sites – from Gloucester to Somerset, Swindon, and Cardiff.
There is opportunity to advance in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance on groundwork projects.
• Partner with main contractors and project teams to ensure adherence to HSE regulations.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and accident/incident investigations.
• Lead the creation and delivery of risk assessments, method statements, and safety management plans.
• Foster a strong safety culture through training, mentoring, and on–site guidance.
• Present safety performance reports and improvement strategies to senior leadership.
• Work alongside and be mentored by the Head of Health & Safety, preparing for succession into that role.

About You

• Proven track record as a Senior HSE Advisor/Health & Safety Manager in groundwork, civil engineering, or construction environments.
• Excellent understanding of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practice.
• Skilled at communicating and building relationships with contractors and clients.
• Qualified with NEBOSH or IOSH (or equivalent certification).
• Confident, approachable, and capable of positively influencing teams on site.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent role with a structured progression plan to Head of Health & Safety.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a tangible difference on large–scale projects throughout the South West and South Wales.
• The opportunity to help protect people, reputation, and project success.